How to Seal a Shower Niche Without Using Traditional Caulk Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same philosophy applies to your shower niche. If…
I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That is the grit of the trade. Most guys skip the leveling compound because they think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. When we talk about a shower door leaking onto your drywall,…
Why Your Shower Curb Is Rotting Behind the Tiles and How to Fix It I once walked into a luxury bathroom where a fifteen thousand dollar marble shower looked pristine from the outside. The grout lines were tight and the stone was polished to a mirror finish. But the homeowner complained of a weird smell,…
A failing shower membrane is a structural disaster disguised as a cosmetic nuisance. Most homeowners think they have a tile problem. They do not. They have a chemistry problem. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That job taught the client that…
I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That job taught me that people look at surfaces while I look at the structural integrity underneath. When it comes to a window inside a shower, most contractors treat it like a decorative afterthought. They…
I once walked into a house where a 15,000 dollar wide plank walnut floor was cupping so bad it looked like a potato chip because the installer did not check the crawlspace humidity. That is a nightmare that stays with you. It is the same reason I spent three days grinding concrete on a job…
I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I have spent twenty five years on my knees with a moisture meter and a level. I have seen…
Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. That same mindset applies to shower benches. People think a bead of silicone will save a bad build. It…
The bucket test that saves your subfloor A flood test or bucket test involves plugging the shower drain and filling the pan with water to verify that the waterproofing membrane and flashing are liquid-tight. This 24-hour procedure prevents structural rot, mold growth, and subfloor failure by identifying leaks before the tile installation begins. Most guys…
I spent three days grinding concrete on a job last month just so the floor wouldn’t click like a castanet. Most guys skip the leveling compound. They think the underlayment will hide the dip. It won’t. I have seen that same lazy attitude destroy more shower benches than I can count. I once walked into…
